# Fidelity Freedom Blend 2065 Fund (FFBSX): Mutual Fund Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: Fidelity · Asset class: Equity
- Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2019-06-28

The Fidelity Freedom Blend 2065 Fund seeks to generate substantial overall returns until its designated retirement year of 2065. After this milestone, its primary objective shifts to providing a high level of current income, with capital growth becoming a secondary aim. The fund predominantly invests in a diverse array of underlying Fidelity mutual funds, including those focused on U.S. and international stocks, fixed income securities, and short-term holdings. The investment adviser implements a dynamic, neutral asset allocation strategy that gradually adjusts over time. This approach is d...

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $17.34 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.47% |
| Assets Under Management | $733.0M |
| NAV | $17.34 |
| Holdings Count | — |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | 3.30% |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.57 /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| 52-Week Range | $15.15 – $18.15 |
| Beta | 1.27 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $0.2620 /share
- Ex-date: 2026-05-15
- Pay date: 2026-05-18

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does FFBSX invest in?

The Fidelity Freedom Blend 2065 Fund seeks to generate substantial overall returns until its designated retirement year of 2065. After this milestone, its primary objective shifts to providing a high level of current income, with capital growth becoming a secondary aim. The fund predominantly invests in a diverse array of underlying Fidelity mutual funds, including those focused on U.S. and international stocks, fixed income securities, and short-term holdings. The investment adviser implements a dynamic, neutral asset allocation strategy that gradually adjusts over time. This approach is designed to eventually mirror the asset composition of the Fidelity Freedom® Blend Income Fund, typically between 10 and 19 years after 2065.

### What is the expense ratio of FFBSX?

Fidelity Freedom Blend 2065 Fund (FFBSX) charges an expense ratio of 0.47%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

### How big is FFBSX?

Fidelity Freedom Blend 2065 Fund (FFBSX) manages $733.0M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

### Is FFBSX actively managed or an index fund?

FFBSX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

### When was FFBSX launched?

Fidelity Freedom Blend 2065 Fund (FFBSX) launched in June 2019 and is managed by Fidelity.

### How has FFBSX performed?

FFBSX's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.

### Does FFBSX pay a dividend?

Fidelity Freedom Blend 2065 Fund (FFBSX) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 3.30%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab.

### How often does FFBSX pay dividends?

Fidelity Freedom Blend 2065 Fund pays dividends Semi-Annual. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is FFBSX's dividend yield?

FFBSX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 3.30%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

### When is FFBSX's next ex-dividend date?

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for FFBSX was 2026-05-15. The next ex-date typically follows Semi-Annual; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

### How much will FFBSX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.47% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees.

### How does FFBSX charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from FFBSX's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price.

### Why does FFBSX cost more than a fund like VOO?

FFBSX's strategy (current expense ratio 0.47%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where FFBSX sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters.

### Are there cheaper alternatives to FFBSX?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists mutual funds following the same investment strategy as FFBSX (0.47%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/ffbsx
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/ffbsx/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/ffbsx/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/ffbsx/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/ffbsx/peers

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